Dad, Please Let Me Be Your One-Pick! Chapter 86
"Xiao Shu, you've worked so hard all these years."
Chu Wangshu was stunned and dumbfounded. Or rather, from the moment her cheek was touched, she was like a dizzy little animal, letting the other person's large hand caress her, as if she had lost her mind.
Chu Yuanqing always felt that the limbs constructed by magic could no longer feel real temperature.
But for Chu Wangshu now, the magically constructed hand can convey real warmth and love.
The bittersweet warmth that welled up in her chest at that moment was proof of this fact.
Chu Wangshu pursed her lips; she wanted to say something.
Awkwardly say "you hypocritical big liar," honestly say "I've been working very hard and have been very sad," angrily say "Why did it take you so many years to say this?", or simply act cool and say "It's nothing, I'm mature now, I don't care at all."
In short, I have to say something at this point, otherwise it would be so embarrassing, like a child.
But in the end, tears inexplicably welled up in her eyes and overflowed, ruining her plans and turning her expressionless face into a mess, making her look immature and unable to utter a word, appearing quite clumsy.
Why does it seem like everything is working against her?
The more Chu Wangshu tried to hold back her tears, the more freely they flowed.
Each falling tear is like a blow to the deepest ice in one's heart, scalding and melting away the voids, reviving long-suppressed emotions.
Chu Yuanqing patiently wiped away her tears. He had never been a good father. In the years before he had any time left, he was cursed and imprisoned.
Now, they can only use false illusions to briefly construct beautiful lies to continue their daily life together.
In the end, however, he still had to make his daughter face the harsh reality.
But at least until then, let's spend a little more time together, laugh a little more, and create a few more memories.
This is... one of the few gifts I can keep.
Chu Yuanqing thought about it and smiled as she invited him:
"There's an art exhibition nearby, shall we go see it together, Xiao Shu?"
Chu Wangshu embraced her father like a swallow throwing itself into her arms, the first time he had opened his arms to her in many years. Like a clingy koala, she hugged him for a long time before giving a cute nasal sound of agreement, but she showed no intention of letting go for a long time.
This dreamlike, almost unreal happiness fermented and spread in my heart, spreading warmth.
At that moment, she couldn't help but think that if time could stop at this moment, that would be wonderful.
Before long, the anticipation and longing for the future, like a radiant gem, settled deep within my heart, continuing to shine brightly.
The future will definitely be better, right?
PS: Here's a group number: 571664158, the answer is 101.
P. S.: I question and criticize your hypothesis that Qing Bao is the bottom (uke). Unless you give me monthly votes and razor blades, I will absolutely not admit that Qing Bao is the bottom!!!
P. S.: I stayed up all night again, I'm going to die...
Volume 1: 94. Parent-Child Interlude, You Are My Moon, Taking Photos. (5K)
A bright, sunny day.
It's exactly 2 PM.
At the Sea Capital Film and Television Base, thousands of nano-cameras, controlled by Super AI, fly in all directions like birds, piecing together live broadcast channels for viewers through real-time image processing and stitching.
Because it capitalized on the popularity of the premiere of the Public Performance, and given that the 168 contestants would have a full half-day of free time as previously announced, many people were extremely interested, and the Live Broadcast Room.
"Damn it, I'd punch <FlashDance>! Why are you only starting your live stream now?!?!!!"
"Waaaaah, I can't take it! Why are all the other girls posting on Weibo nonstop after getting their phones, but our Qing Bao hasn't made a single post in two hours???"
"Qing Bao is not well-behaved at all? She just finished her debut performance Public Performance stage, such a big event, and she doesn't even post a selfie on Weibo to celebrate? Is she angry???"
"To be honest, Qingqing's Weibo account is quite impressive even among ordinary people. There's practically nothing on it, making the follower count look like it was bought. It's ridiculous."
"No, can you imagine what it's like for a dedicated fan to have to follow other players to see their favorite's photos? It's such an abstract and hilarious experience!"
This is the biggest reason why the Yuan Xiao Group were so eager to join the live Live Broadcast Room as soon as it started – they were all starved by Chu Yuanqing.
It's worth noting that among the 168 contestants, even someone like Tang Liuli, who was known for giving up easily, was so familiar with and used to this kind of promotion that she casually posted a Weibo message on the bus to appease everyone.
As for the rest of the A-Class students, Little Sakura, who came from a foreign country, was probably the most serious one. She took out a thank-you letter that she had written beforehand, recorded a video, and read it aloud herself. The letter was written in a cute but awkward Great Xia style.
Because the child was in a foreign country, without family or manager to visit, he spent two hours basically following the usual habits of Little Idol in Island Nation, replying to fans' messages one by one.
The others are more formulaic, following the style of Chinese Entertainment Industry idols and lacking the down-to-earth appeal of Island Nation idols. They basically post a few photos with a few words and that's it.
Contestants below A-Class displayed their unique talents. Some handed over their accounts to their agents and companies for promotion; others wrote lengthy posts to subtly cultivate relationships and ride the coattails of popular contestants; still others blatantly took photos with Chu Yuanqing in the car, openly exploiting him, which made Tang Liuli grit her teeth in anger.
Many Yuan Xiao saw Chu Yuanqing on other contestants' Weibo because of this, and coupled with the fact that her own Weibo was completely empty, the whole thing seemed extremely abstract.
This issue has even risen to second place on the trending topics list.
When will Chu Yuanqing from Sea Capital <Flash Dance> finally post his first Weibo?#
Clicking on this entry reveals a plethora of complaints and expressions of despair from Yuan Xiao Group, demonstrating the extent of its impact.
As for the top trending topic...
#A top idol was exposed for throwing a freshly used lipstick into the audience below the stage, which was later retrieved by security and returned intact.#
Inside the Live Broadcast Room, apart from the Yuan Xiao Group angrily awaiting the appearance of their idol, fans from other groups were also flooding the chat with comments, expressing their curiosity about seeing the current state of their idols.
The cutting-edge technology of "Flash Dance" did not disappoint. Shortly after the live stream started, it accurately targeted several of the top-ranked contestants.
"Yay! Ningbao is indeed with Ji Shuzhu. Are they at the amusement park?"
"Mom, they're holding hands! I can't even imagine what might happen tonight if they're holding hands! I'm totally shipping them! Is my favorite couple real?!"
"When are you getting married? When are you getting married? When are you getting married???"
"Waaaaah, my Little Sakura, she was sitting all alone on the street, and she was even smiling as she replied to fans' messages! Her solo fans are so moved they're crying their eyes out!!!"
"Waaaaah, the CP fans are crying their eyes out too! Why isn't Little Sakura doing 'do' with Qing Bao? Is it because she's shy? Surely it's not because she can't do it, right??"
"I'm so annoyed! Where's the Great Demon King? Where's my golden retriever, my natural big dog?!"
"Based on my year of experience promoting Xiao Xie, if the rumors about her conflicts with her family are true, then she's almost certainly back at the dance studio practicing now."
Ten minutes later, some viewers began to notice a subtle problem.
Although this live stream was theoretically supposed to be a family reunion, the increasingly varied perspectives revealed that 99% of the contestants didn't have family members with them. It was more like a summer trip than a family reunion.
Upon closer reflection, it makes perfect sense. Unless it's someone like Chen Yining whose parents are extremely influential in the entertainment industry, it would be a thankless and arduous task for a relatively ordinary relative to come here.
First, they are not used to being in front of the camera; second, a lot of personal information will be exposed; and third, it may not necessarily create a good synergy.
In addition, there is another hidden reason.
That is to say, among the contestants of "Flash Dance," there are many problem children whose parents cannot be contacted.
Putting everything else aside, just look at Chu Yuanqing's dormitory. Xie Qingxuan, Tang Liuli, and Liang Xiaoxiao, along with herself, are all in a state of near-death experiences. None of them can get their parents to visit them; it's a complete disaster.
If these people's parent-child videos were actually filmed, each one would be more hellish than the last, reaching a terrifying level that could break all their fans' defenses and purify them eight hundred times over.
"Where's Liuli? Where's Liuli? Where's Liuli? Checking the status of the Green Eyed Cat???"
"Where's Qing Bao? Where's Qing Bao? Where's Qing Bao? I'm going to die if I can't absorb Yuanqing energy???"
At the same time, the camera finally shifted to a Van Gogh exhibition of light and shadow paintings.
The dome here is surrounded by a vast sea of sunflowers, with striking golden sunflowers blooming all around. Scattered among them are display cases of Van Gogh's paintings, and the air is filled with specially blended French aromatherapy. The overall atmosphere is tranquil and immersive.
The man stood before the display case of "Starry Sky," his demeanor weathered and full of stories, creating a strange atmosphere as heavy as the unfolding sea.
Most importantly, the beautiful younger sister holding his big, thick hand was none other than Chu Wangshu, who was among the top 20 most popular characters in Sea Capital's "Flash Dance".
When the live stream camera panned to this spot, the chat was filled with question marks:
"Holy crap, is this Yue Bao's uncle? Or Yue Bao's dad? He's so handsome!!!"
"Ugh, so the difference in looks between me and Yue Bao is all because I lost at the starting line."
"He looks a bit like Lee Dong-wook, and his aura is so unique, he's definitely one of the most recognizable people in the Entertainment Industry. Haha, I'm going to single out Yue Bao's Dad."
"Isn't Yue Bao from a single-parent family? Her dad looks like he's single."
"It's hard to say. Her father has a weathered air about him, a kind of world-weary detachment. People like that are not easy to fall in love, especially as they get older."
Chu Yuanqing's brow and nose bones are exceptionally prominent, and his overall features are three-dimensional and clean, giving him a dignified and imposing appearance. His eye sockets are particularly deep, and his slightly drooping eye corners easily make him appear melancholic and affectionate, as if he were standing on a path through a forest of falling ginkgo leaves.
Moreover, due to the trials and tribulations of the apocalyptic era, this body is in excellent health compared to ordinary people. Even after many years, it has only become a little thinner and has maintained a good condition.
Therefore, considering all factors, he received praise from viewers who are used to seeing handsome men in the Entertainment Industry.
In fact, one reason why Chu Wangshu felt she had been a burden to her Dad was that Chu Yuanqing had been invited by talent scouts to enter the Entertainment Industry more than once in his early years, but the scouts refused them all in order to take care of her.
In the live stream, the father and daughter appeared to be getting along very well and naturally. To onlookers, they seemed to be enjoying each moment in a warm and leisurely atmosphere, their relationship appearing very intimate, without any trace of the estrangement that comes with years of cold war and the recent thawing of the ice.
This exhibition space was set up for a film called "Van Gogh".
After the film, which resembled a documentary, was completed, this place was simply expanded and filled with 3,000 paintings, manuscripts, and letters by Van Gogh. Together with music, fragrance, and lighting, it created a classic attraction in the film and television base.
<The Starry Night>, <Wheatfield with Crows>, <Open-air Café at Night>, <Blooming Apricot Blossoms>, <Fifteen Sunflowers in a Vase>, <Self-Portrait>...
The timing of these sketches is arranged chronologically, and then paired with music that evokes the corresponding emotions and atmosphere of Van Gogh's life at that time.
So, the journey felt like following these colors and emotions, experiencing the painter's eventful life.
The final destination of the journey is Daisy and Poppy.
A few weeks after completing this painting, Van Gogh shot himself in a small town.
Chu Yuanqing said softly:
"Xiao Shu, do you know? The flowers used as a reference in this painting were picked from the meadow where he committed suicide a month later."
As she said this, she couldn't help but think of Tang Liuli was also an extremely talented person and suffered from schizophrenia.
If the child's mother continues to control the other person's life, ignores the other person's mental state, and forces the other person to continuously develop their talent to the extreme as an actor.
Tang Liuli's ultimate fate may be like Van Gogh's, leaving behind a film that belongs to her, "Daisies and Poppies," in the history of cinema worldwide, before she went to extremes and died tragically.
If this is indeed the "work of art" that Liuli's mother wanted, then Chu Yuanqing would probably never agree with it.
Whether from the perspective of a father or a mother, she would not restrict the direction her child takes, nor would she allow the other party to shine almost to death in a certain field in a way that would harm her.
Van Gogh was great, and a great artist.
But in the eyes of normal parents who have a deep love for their children, his greatness is far less than ordinary happiness.
Chu Wangshu didn't connect this to her childhood idol, but answered seriously:
"I heard my teacher say that this is precisely why the painting's emotions are so intense, just as deadly as the poppy itself."
Chu Yuanqing continued:
"Before he ended his life, it was as if his soul was burning, creating almost one painting a day, tirelessly and frantically producing more than 300 oil paintings. So, towards the end of the exhibition, the paintings were arranged more and more densely."
"He did this because he had to paint; only in this way could he escape the mental anguish and find a moment of relief."
"Xiao Shu, I support your dream, and I believe you have the ability to be independent and filter public opinion on your own. But any field, when you go to its deepest point, is like a vortex that devours humanity."
As Chu Yuanqing spoke, his expression softened. He reached out and patted the Little Cotton-padded Jacket's head, smiling as he said:
"So, don't work too hard. Take a break now and then. Like you said before, the meaning of life isn't singular. Friends, health, beautiful scenery, music, movies, and so much more can all be sources of joy in life."
The father paused for a moment before continuing:
"Whether you are eliminated or not, whether you are on stage or not, you will always be the moon in my heart."
The words had barely left his lips when they seemed to echo.
Chu Wangshu was stunned for a moment. Her brain was dizzy, as if her blood had turned into sloshing carbon dioxide. Only after she fully understood the sentence did a dreamlike and intense joy explode in her heart.
The girl couldn't help but smile, forgetting even the need for ladylike reserve in public, and shamelessly threw herself into her Dad's arms.
"Chu Wangshu, you might become the moon too."
"After all, that's what the person who named you seems to think."
So it turns out that what Xiao Qing said was true; that's really what Dad thought.
Chu Wangshu felt truly happy today; her filial piety had been greatly aroused, and she earnestly swore an oath: